Received a box of Ghost Poop?

[TheHarold]

I admit, I was nervous ordering a glass reservoir this size online. It’s the new IM 15g reservoir.

However, Marine Depot absolutely took care of it! The IM box (which has molded styrofoam protection) was inside another huge one, which was absolutely stuffed with packing peanuts! Along with “FRAGILE: GLASS” stickers.

(I removed a lot of the packing peanuts before taking this photo)

I’m a tall guy. This was quite a few!

(I’m going to reuse them for outgoing packages, so it’s perfect)

It’s one sexy 15 gallon reservoir. I do need to black out the back, and fix up some wiring

Closer view. It has a ball-thingy to show water level. Not quite sure why that’s needed, given the container is clear. But still cool

Not too shabby

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Wow, nice set up. That stand is killer

I almost think you liked the packing more than the tank

 

[TheHarold]

Wow, nice set up. That stand is killer

I almost think you liked the packing more than the tank

True.....fine. I added a better photo of the reservoir to my first post

I’m kind of confused with the reservoir, lol.

What is the point of this threaded hole?! It doesn’t fit a float valve or 1/4” RO tubing.

I’ll install a float valve in the bottom of the acrylic drawer for refills

 

[Mastiffsrule]

That screw going s into the hole. It keeps the draw from pulling all the way out. Screw it in and open the draw. It should stop short of pulling out

 

[TheHarold]

That screw going s into the hole. It keeps the draw from pulling all the way out. Screw it in and open the draw. It should stop short of pulling out

I just looked on IM's site, you're right.

At first it seems like a rather crude implementation for a drawer stop. However to put the stop was underneath the drawer, it would need to be siliconed to the glass and would fail over time. So I understand their reasoning for putting it there.

 

[Raptor72]

Earlier today I read some reviews of the red water indicator leaching red dye into the water, FYI. I read some people took it completely out.

 

[TheHarold]

Earlier today I read some reviews of the red water indicator leaching red dye into the water, FYI. I read some people took it completely out.

Have a link? I’m wondering if that still applies to the 15g (which was recently released). If so, good call.

Edit;
I see a reference to that on an amazon review after 1 year, though I’m not sure if that’s just natural bacterial film on his cloth.

 

[MarineDepot]

I admit, I was nervous ordering a glass reservoir this size online. It’s the new IM 15g reservoir.

However, Marine Depot absolutely took care of it! The IM box (which has molded styrofoam protection) was inside another huge one, which was absolutely stuffed with packing peanuts! Along with “FRAGILE: GLASS” stickers.

Thank you for shopping with us!

Jeff @ Marine Depot

 

[TheHarold]

Vinyled the back black. Easy enough! No more wires

 

[Retro Reefer]

Looks really nice, I have been thinking about getting the 5 gallon.. your stand looks fantastic! Is that stone tile on a wooden substructure?

 

[TheHarold]

Looks really nice, I have been thinking about getting the 5 gallon.. your stand looks fantastic! Is that stone tile on a wooden substructure?

So it was part of a craigslist find— it’s a wooden substructure, and then this incredible stiff foam that looks like real coral rock. I have no idea how they did it- true craftsmen

 

[Retro Reefer]

So it was part of a craigslist find— it’s a wooden substructure, and then this incredible stiff foam that looks like real coral rock. I have no idea how they did it- true craftsmen

Wow! What a find.. excuse me while I go scavenge craigslist